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End the Filibuster: Sure Defeat or Wise Move?

I and over 50 House members wrote a letter urging the Senate to change its rules so that a majority of senators could disapprove the Iran deal.

Sept. 24, 2015 4:13 p.m. ET

Regarding your editorial “Republican Filibluster” (Sept. 21): I and over 50 House members wrote a letter urging the Senate to change its rules so that a majority of senators could disapprove the Iran deal. (The filibuster rule now requires 60 votes). This supermajority prevents some legislation, like the Iran deal, from getting a vote.

Even though President Obama might veto Senate disapproval of the Iran deal, it’s still important to put it on his desk and make him explain his veto to the American people. Congress must lead,...